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An Analysis Of Public Library Services To The Military Community, Rachel Brown
An Analysis Of Public Library Services To The Military Community, Rachel Brown
Honors Theses
The military community is an underserved population in many public libraries. Historically, military bases have had a dedicated military library on base, but in some cases budget cuts have led to their closure. The closure of military libraries provides an opportunity for public libraries to fill the gap and provide support to the military community. Despite not being equipped to handle many of the unique challenges that Service members and their families encounter, public libraries have been making great strides towards providing support to the military community as a whole. Current research focuses on how military lifestyle impacts psychosocial development, …
The Public Library In The Community: Governance And Funding, Barbara Mcdade
The Public Library In The Community: Governance And Funding, Barbara Mcdade
Maine Policy Review
Barbara McDade’s article looks at the varied ways Maine public libraries are governed and funded, and the sustainability challenges they face.
Constitution Day At Your Library: Promoting Your Federal Depository, Yadira V. Payne
Constitution Day At Your Library: Promoting Your Federal Depository, Yadira V. Payne
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article discusses how U.S. public libraries can promote federal depositories. According to the author, there are many benefits for libraries in applying for or retaining their federal depository status. The author says that a major benefit of being a federal depository is that all materials, including books, compact disks, and electronic documents, are provided free to the library by the Government Printing Office (GPO).
Dekalb County Makes Construction Progress
Dekalb County Makes Construction Progress
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article features the two projects completed in the library bond program of DeKalb County Public Library in Georgia. The Northlake-Barbara Loar branch and the Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams branch reportedly expanded to 15,000 and 18,000 square feet respectively. It is stated that the Hairston Crossing and Salem-Panola branches have began renovation and that new Tucker-Reid H. Cofer and Embry Hill libraries will emerge in 2010.
Fulton County Commissioners Authorize Bond Referendum
Fulton County Commissioners Authorize Bond Referendum
Georgia Library Quarterly
The article reports that voters in Fulton County, Georgia will vote on a $275 million bond referendum for the construction, expansion and renovation of public libraries, on November 4, 2008. These bonds, if approved, will provide funding for the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System's master plan, which includes eight new libraries, expansion of two facilities and renovation of 23 more.